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From the Caribbean rum producers, a breather barrel is a barrel that is filled with a lower proof (20-40%) | From the Caribbean [[rum]] producers, a breather barrel is a barrel that is filled with a lower [[proof]] (20-40%) [[spirit]]s to extract wood flavors. This lower proof spirit is then used to proof down newmake spirit to add oak flavors and a smoother profile. This gives the newmake spirit a more aged taste profile. | ||
For safety reasons keep the proof at 20% or higher. This will prevent the growth of biological substances. | For safety reasons keep the proof at 20% or higher. This will prevent the growth of biological substances. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:05, 16 December 2022
From the Caribbean rum producers, a breather barrel is a barrel that is filled with a lower proof (20-40%) spirits to extract wood flavors. This lower proof spirit is then used to proof down newmake spirit to add oak flavors and a smoother profile. This gives the newmake spirit a more aged taste profile.
For safety reasons keep the proof at 20% or higher. This will prevent the growth of biological substances.